Article August 27, 1904 Issue

The objection that in the treatment of children Christian Scientists...

Frank W. Gale

Fresno (Cal.) Republican

The objection that in the treatment of children Christian Scientists "throw away what is certain for what is at least uncertain," cannot be substantiated, for there is no evidence that any material remedy is "certain" to cure in every case, and much testimony to the contrary; while skepticism and denial cannot change the fact that Christian Science does heal. Christian Scientists generally have had experience with material methods before trying Christian Science, and as they find the latter to be more efficacious than the former, they continue to trust it, and expect to be judged according to the general results, rather than according to a misconception of their doctrine, or an occasional failure. If parents refuse to provide any treatment for their children in time of sickness they would be guilty of neglect, but if they employ a method which they have proved to be effective they are fulfilling their duty.

Christian Scientists grant to all the same right which they claim for themselves, to worship God according to the dictates of their own conscience, and if their prayer of understanding heals the sick, then the primitive gospel of Christ is again being demonstrated.

Frank W. Gale.
Fresno (Cal.) Republican.

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